NEW MEXICO DMV TEST

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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in the State of New Mexico must have a driver license or learner's permit. To get a license, you must pass a written and road test in addition to a vision screening. Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the New Mexico driver's license test. The NM MVD written test is designed to check your knowledge of road rules, road signs, traffic laws and safety rules. Everything you need to know is covered in the New Mexico Driver's Manual. The MVD written test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 18 correct answers to pass (72%).
1. When driving in fog, a driver should:
Use low beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use high beam headlights.
Stop and wait for the fog to lift.
2. When merging onto the Interstate, you should be driving:
At a speed higher than the posted speed limit.
At the posted speed limit.
10 to 15 MPH slower than traffic on the Interstate.
At about the same speed as Interstate traffic.
3. When driving in fog, you should never use your high beams because:
Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.
They improve your vision and help you see the road clearly.
The light will reflect back into your eyes.
Oncoming vehicles might not see you.
4. Which statement about stopping at railroad crossings is true?
Never attempt to pass a vehicle when approaching a railroad crossing.
The yield sign is never found at railroad crossings.
Drivers can go around lowered railroad gates at a crossing where no train is in sight.
All of the above.
5. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
Pump your brake pedal to build pressure.
Turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.
React as you would with a blowout.
Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.
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